Over my life, I have accumulated a lot of gardening and landscaping knowledge. When I was a child, I helped my mother tend her garden. When I moved into my first apartment, I created a mini "urban" garden on my patio balcony. I even grew healthy organic vegetables that I then enjoyed incorporating into my meals. I now have a home with a large yard and was very excited to finally be able to plan and install a large-scale landscaping project. While I recruited help from professionals during the installation process, I insisted on helping them because I enjoy planting flowers so much! I am eager to share all of my tips and tricks for landscaping success on my new blog, so come back to check out new posts often!
Posted on: 28 June 2021
A grass-covered hillside is an attractive option for landscaping a slope, but it can be challenging to get the grass to take without washing away. The following tips can help you successfully install sod on a slope. 1. Create Deep Soil Nutrient loss from the soil is more severe on slopes because water drainage can wash it away. One way to combat that is to work nutrients deep into the soil. [Read More]
Posted on: 3 June 2021
You might quickly picture a medieval castle with water around it when you hear the term "moat," but it's worthwhile to know that modern-day moats can be a valuable addition to a backyard. If you have a backyard that is in need of a facelift, partnering with a local landscaping service will allow you to discuss some ideas that can transform the look of this space. If you're keen on a stylish, high-end transformation, a backyard moat can be an idea to consider. [Read More]
Posted on: 29 April 2021
Yard landscaping and its drainage go hand-in-hand and are essential to keep your landscaping healthy. Here are some recommendations to help you correct a yard drainage issue in your landscaping and keep your property maintained. Determine the Cause When your yard is collecting and holding in too much moisture, there can be several different reasons for the problem. A swampy yard with pooling water can be caused by a bad slope to the soil, which allows all the water to drain down and collect in a low spot within your lawn. [Read More]
Posted on: 14 April 2021
Do you have small multi-stemmed trees and shrubs on your property that are beginning to look overgrown and weak? Perhaps they contain a lot of dead wood or the old wood is no longer producing pretty flowers or healthy leaves. Renewal pruning is a way to help rejuvenate these plants so they regain their former beauty. 1. Basics Renewal pruning isn't meant for all trees. It is primarily used for multi-stemmed trees that fall somewhere between a large shrub and a small tree. [Read More]